Homes for sale in Buitengebied Sint Jacobiparochie, Waadhoeke

House prices and market figures Buitengebied Sint Jacobiparochie, Waadhoeke

The rural area around Sint Jacobiparochie is predominantly an owner-occupied market: 85% of the more than 205 homes are owned, only 15% are rented out via private landlords. There are no social housing corporation homes. The average WOZ value is €269,000, which is clearly higher than the neighbourhood average of Sint Jacobiparochie (€212,000) and also above the municipal average of Waadhoeke (€242,000). That difference is no coincidence: here you find larger, detached properties on spacious plots, no terraced houses or apartments.

Looking at actual transactions over the past year, 10 homes were sold with an average purchase price of €506,800. The range runs from €179,500 to as much as €1,295,000, indicating that the supply varies widely. With an average living area of 278 m², this works out to a price per square metre of around €1,820. These are not small amounts for a rural area, but the space and character of the properties explain the price level. Buying an apartment in Buitengebied Sint Jacobiparochie is essentially not an option; it is almost exclusively detached homes and farmhouses. At the top of this page, view the current asking prices and selling times for the most recent market situation.

Living in Buitengebied Sint Jacobiparochie, Waadhoeke

Those who live here consciously choose to live outside. The rural area of Sint Jacobiparochie consists of scattered buildings in the open Frisian clay landscape, with meadows, ditches and a sky that seems bigger than elsewhere. There are no shopping streets, no hospitality venues around the corner and no bus stop at the doorstep. That is precisely why people choose to buy a home here, and frankly, it is also why it is not suitable for everyone.

The homes are predominantly detached houses and former farmhouses, many built in different periods but with many properties that have been in the same family for decades. The average area of 278 m² says enough: these are not compact homes. Gardens are spacious, parking is no problem and neighbours are not within spitting distance. The WOZ value of €269,000 is noticeably higher than in the village itself, reflecting the appeal of space.

Facilities are limited in the rural area itself. For daily groceries, a GP or a primary school, you rely on Sint Jacobiparochie, a few minutes' drive away. The village has a primary school, a small supermarket and some sports clubs. For more extensive shopping, you go to Sint Annaparochie or Franeker, both about 10 to 15 minutes away by car. Public transport here is limited; a car is not a luxury but a necessity. Accessibility by car scores well, given the resident score of 8.5 for accessibility, but those dependent on public transport will miss it.

Residents give the rural area an overall score of 7.3 out of 10. The greenery (8.0) and the beauty of the surroundings (8.0) are clearly appreciated, as is the housing itself (9.0). Facilities score low (4.0), which is logical for a rural area. One resident describes it aptly: "Rural living, the neighbourhood is okay if you like peace and quiet with a beautiful view over the fields." The same resident also adds a caveat: traffic drives too fast on the through roads. A second resident confirms this and advocates for a speed reducer or a 30 km/h zone. That is a recurring point of criticism that you should take seriously if you want to live there with children. More resident reviews and all neighbourhood data can be found on the page of Buitengebied Sint Jacobiparochie.

Compared to Sint Jacobiparochie Noord and Sint Jacobiparochie Zuid, the rural area offers more space and higher average prices, but less proximity to facilities. Those who want more village feel with some peace can also look at the homes for sale in Sint Jacobiparochie as a whole.

Who is a home for sale in Buitengebied Sint Jacobiparochie interesting for?

This rural area mainly attracts people aged 45 to 65, the largest group here. Movers who consciously choose space, peace and a detached home do well here. Families with young children should weigh up the traffic safety on the through roads, something residents themselves also mention. First-time buyers find few affordable entry-level homes here; the average sale price of over €506,000 makes that clear. Seniors who want to live independently and have a car can do well here. If you want to orient yourself first without buying, also check the rental homes in Buitengebied Sint Jacobiparochie as an alternative.

What residents say about Buitengebied Sint Jacobiparochie

The neighbourhood scores 7.3 out of 10, based on 2 resident reviews. The highest score goes to housing (9.0) and accessibility by car (8.5). The lowest score is for facilities (4.0), which is hardly surprising for a rural area. One resident writes: "Nice quiet neighbourhood, but traffic drives much too fast here, so please a speed reducer." That theme of speeding traffic on the rural roads comes back in both reviews. All scores and full reviews can be read on the neighbourhood page of Buitengebied Sint Jacobiparochie.

Compare homes for sale around Sint Jacobiparochie and in Waadhoeke

Buurtje.nl brings together the supply from more than 1,500 sources in one place, including resident scores and neighbourhood data that you won't find anywhere else on a purchase page. This way you can compare not only homes, but also neighbourhoods. Besides this rural area, Sint Annaparochie and Berltsum are also popular search areas within the municipality. For a broader overview of the housing market in the region, you can visit the page with homes for sale in Waadhoeke, or read more about the municipality on the page of Waadhoeke. More information about housing policy and the surroundings can also be found on the website of the municipality of Waadhoeke.